I've used a number of different strings over the years, for a long while GHS Vintage Bronze. Before that I used Martin 80/20s for a long time, which were brighter but didn't last so long. The "shine" of the new string sound disappeared a little too quick for my liking.

Last few years I'm back to Rotosound Jumbo Kings (or the Super Bronze version - contact core).

They have a nice, warm sound and the life of the strings is quite nice, they don't tend to go dull.

The contact core version is interesting, hard to describe but the sound opens up a little.

About 7 years ago I started using Ellixer 80/20's due to playing out doors,they didn't seem to tightin up when it cold cold nor did they get sticky when it was hot and humid.So I've stayed with them mostly because I a lazy bum when it come's to my own guitars.Before that I use Dean Markly 80/20's since the 70's.

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I used EXP's for many years, primarily because the coated strings last so long, and secondly because D'Addario makes 90% of all the strings on the market. Lately, I have migrated to D'addario Nickel Bronze, Martin Monel and Newtone Masterclass Nickel, I really like the vintage tone and they are never harsh like bronze, but they always have lots of harmonics and last a long time...

I've used a bunch but there are a few I prefer. I used Martin Monels on my L-05 when I had it which I feel were the perfect match for that guitar. Right now I'm using GHS PB on my L-03 Zw which I feel have been a good match for this guitar.

On my Larrivee I really like D'Addario EXP16's. I tried quite a few diffrent sets of stings and the 16's really make it sing to me and they last quite a while. Having said this, I put the same set on a Sigma DR-41 that I have and I can't stand them. I am sure that a lot has to do with the quality of the guitar but the high E and B are just way too bright for my taste (I actually have it tuned down 1/2 step now to compensate which is not an issue because I play alone). I put a set of Martin titanium cores on my Martin 000-28EC and the jury is still out on them. I have a love hate relationship with them and think that it comes down to the fact that I can't get past paying 50 bucks (Canadian) for a set of strings. I wanted to try a set on my Larrivee but can't bring myself to spend the money when the EXP16's just sing.

Usually the D’Addario EJ16s. I tried the EJ26, which is custom light, but my LSV-11 doesn’t like those. Right now I have GHS Signature Bronze lights on, and they are quite a bit bolder, though maybe a litttle too brassy sometimes. I haven’t decided whether to continue with them or stick with the EJ16s. I’ve heard good things about the nickel bronze, but my nickel allergy is getting worse with age.

Depends on the guitar. Newtones sound the best but I hate changing strings so I save them for recording and use coated strings for practice. I have no patience for regular strings like Martins because, even though they sound nice, the sound dead after 5 days. Dead strings seriously annoy me as they make a nice guitar sound mediocre.

I thought i knew which ones i needed, untill i tried 10+. After trying all the main brands i can only use John pearse 310m or 300m 80/20, Man this thing sings, with eother of those. The 310 for more of finger picking mood for sure.

I dont about u guys but when i researched Mandolin strings, if i couldnt get goosebumbs sometimes then they werent good enough. Exp74-cm or exp75. Same thing for my larrivee.